IELTS - Academic or General

[Petar Petrovic]

Hi guys,

 

I have one question. My situation is this. I passed Academic IELTS test and I got marks above 7 in all four components which was enough and required for positive Skills assessment.

 

With this score, I can claim 10 points, e.g. for visa subclass 189.

Now, am I allowed to take General IELTS test, and, am I allowed to claim 20 points on English language requirement if I get at least 8 in all four test components .

This way I would have 65 points instead of 55. (I believe it is easier to score 8 on general than on academic...)

 

This is what IMMI says:

"There are two IELTS tests—an academic test and a general training test. You need to take only the general test unless otherwise advised by your skills assessing authority.

 

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http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/visas/subclass-189/

 

Thank you very much for clarifying this for me.

[bubbe2005]

Yes take the General IELTS, and if you can get 8 across all 4 components then yes you claim the 20 points.

 

Even if you get 65 points for 189, I see people on here still being invited. Yes it would be better if you had 70 points, but 65 will do.

[Petar Petrovic]

Thanks for the quick answer. Is there a web page where I can check this and be 100% sure?

[bubbe2005]

maybe this is of help?

 

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/175/eligibility-english.htm

[bubbe2005]

or here:

 

http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/visas/subclass-189/#english-language-ability

Expand English Language Ability

[Petar Petrovic]

Thanks a lot.

 

The thing that bothers me is that it says: "You need to take only the general test unless otherwise advised by your skills assessing authority".

 

I was actually advised by my assessing authority to take academic test. Now, I am unsure whether DIAC would accept my new general test.

[bubbe2005]

mmmm in that case email DIAC with your question or concern

who is your assessing body?

[Petar Petrovic]

It is CPA Australia. How can I email DIAC? I cannot find their email address for this matter.

[bubbe2005]

It is CPA Australia. How can I email DIAC? I cannot find their email address for this matter.

I think your Academic IELTS will suffice for the visa application, but i also came across this from another forum

 

http://www.australiaforum.com/visas-immigration/9135-ielts-cpa-immigration.html

[Petar Petrovic]

Thanks.

I know that DIAC would accept my Academic IELTS, but would it accept my General IELTS (having all written concerns in mind)?

[bubbe2005]

Thanks.

I know that DIAC would accept my Academic IELTS, but would it accept my General IELTS (having all written concerns in mind)?

 

I think they will accept either Academic or General. But I think it's best for fellow accountants on here to answer. Maybe do a search on here for other accountants who may have had the same issue as you?

[Petar Petrovic]

That is good idea. Thank you very much for your help.

[wanderingwheels]

Hi Petar,

Would you please be kind to share the outcome of your application?

I am facing a similar situation where my skills assessing authority (ICAA) requires a minimum 7 on each band in the Academic module however I must obtain a minimum of 8 in each band for this visa. Were your scores from the General Training module accepted by DIAC or were you required to retake the Academic module?

Any body else on the forum may please provide their insights as well.

Thanks

Edited September 7, 2013 by wanderingwheels